1. WELCOME! 5th Grade Parent Night Highland Hills Middle School
Thursday – April 21, 2016

2. Parent Orientation Agenda
Welcome and introductions – Mr. Krammes, Principal
7th and 8th Grade Assistant Principal – Mrs. Emily Hatton
5th and 6th Grade Assistant Principal – Dr. Dwight Beall
5th Grade Counselor – Mrs. Rene Strause
Parent/Teacher Organization
Transitioning from elementary to middle school
School Resource Officer – Mr. Spurgeon
Frequently Asked Questions
School tours
Musical entertainment provided by the HHMS Music Department

3. HHMS Jaguars Our Mission Statement
Highland Hills Middle School will provide educational opportunities that will challenge students to build upon their past and prepare for their future.
Expect Excellence, Realize Potential!
Our Vision
Highland Hills Middle School will empower students to achieve excellence.
Find Success Within!

4. We would love to have you join! (Thank you for the refreshments)
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We would love to have you join!
(Thank you for the refreshments)

5. HHMS 5th Grade Team English/Social Studies Special Education Electives
Amy Paul
Amanda Harper
Jaynie Rockhill
Jerimi Campbell
Megan Roof
Beatrice Harper
Lauren Meunier
Special Education
Jodi Hogan, Beth Wilber
Cheryl Meyer, Jenny Luttrell
Electives
Johanna Hribal – World Language
Sara Fox – PE/Health
Michelle Hunt – Visual Arts
Stacy Patterson – PE/Health
Paul Shepherd - Music
Mathematics/Science
Scott Ferriell
Kim Gallegos
Kim Guy
Julie Kaiser
Laura Taylor
Jeff Smith
Christina Brutscher
Performing Arts
Kathy Johnson – Orchestra
Doug Elmore - Orchestra
Harold Yankey - Band
Philip Thomas - Band
David Stone - Choir
Administration
Rene Strause - Counselor
Dr. Beall – Assistant Principal

6. What to expect… Rigorous Academics Social development
Challenging, nurturing learning environment
Individual responsibility

7. Safety is our #1 Priority
Safety Plan – includes scheduled and unscheduled drills for fire, tornado and intruders.
Discipline Plan
Lunch Time Detention (LTD)
Teacher Temporary Dismissal (TTD)
Suspension Alternative Lab (SAL)
Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Bullying Policy
Officer Mark Spurgeon – School Resource Officer

8. Important Dates Music selection due end of April.
We will be hosting 4th grade student tours
Greenville – May 9th
Georgetown – May 11th
Floyds Knobs – May 13th
Registration information will be posted on the NAFCS Corporation website
First Student Day – Wednesday July 27th

9. Frequently Asked Questions
Will my 5th grader be mingling with older students?
How will lunch work?
How many teachers will my child see each day?
Will there be recess?
May I visit my child’s classroom?
Where are the 5th grade classrooms?
Will 5th graders be included in extra-curricular activities?
What is the bus situation?
Will there be before and after school care offered?

10. Contact Information
Attendance line
Main office
Teachers , then ext. #
Daily Announcements Remind101 (Mrs. Snelling)
Website
You can also follow us on Facebook & Twitter!

11. Special Thanks
Teacher Volunteers
Parent Volunteers
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